Posted on: November 19, 2020

Akul Naej

Games: 193 Reviews: 7

Good Game | Bad Hitman

Look, I'll put it this way, if this was the first Hitman game you ever played (Like me), then you will have a hell of a time with this one, it's a very solid game, like, there's nothing to complain here technical wise or graphics wise. This game holds up on those areas pretty well. The problem was halfway through this game that I decided to play the older and newer Hitman games to see why fans despise this game. And I get it, I really do. The game is linear, and even for a first time Hitman player, this game felt extremely linear (Except on that one mission with the 3 redneck dudes at Hope County, that mission is cool). Now, I do like the gameplay, in a way it very much has the same mechanics as any other Hitman, but it lacks any explorable levels in which you can take targets multiple ways, there are levels that can be exceptions, but most of the time it fails to deliver the idea of what Hitman is, an open world where you can kill your targets in the most ridiculous and creative ways possible if desired, but it fails to deliver it so. Now, If you completely move away from this idea, the game is very good, you'll have a hell of a time, just don't do what I did and played halfway through the game the other Hitman games and realize how shallow in comparison this feels. I then felt the need to just complete the game out of respect for it. The story is ok, don't really want to touch on it because I don't have much to say, I like the style, maybe some parts are a little ridiculous but I find them charming and entertaining and I like the idea of redemption in some way for 47. So my conclusion to this game is this: I recommend it for first time Hitman players, as I think this game serves more of a proper introduction to the real stealth of Hitman games in the other titles, especially the new ones, those are amazing. If you're a fan of Hitman who wants to own all the games, play it, you may not like it but it ain't that bad either. 3/5 Good game | Bad Hitman

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Posted on: April 6, 2019

P4ND4R4LH0

Games: 69 Reviews: 1

Fabulous gameplay not so good story

Despite what everyone says Hitman: Absolution is a great game. The gameplay is a mixing of everything done in the older games and more, this game brings an even more cinematic experience. For lovers of stealth game this is an excelent game, for Hitman fans is just good. The story brings some plot holes and makes some discontinuities in the story so keep that in mind if you are a die hard hitman fan (and if you are, like me, you probably already played this game and had a lot of fun anyway), if you just like stealth games or want to try for the first time an Hitman game it will not let you down.

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Posted on: June 12, 2020

BalkanGamesAM1

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Games: 115 Reviews: 2

Very good game for that time-Agent 47

Hitman: Absolution is the game that came out before Osamostaljenja studio IO Interactive, and without an episode format. In the game as Agent 47 you have a lot of options for making a mission with dynamic AI characters and different mechanics that make each mission different from the previous ones.

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Posted on: September 13, 2020

biore5

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Games: 20 Reviews: 2

Decent game, bad Hitman game

A major change from previous installments is the disguise system. Now, wearing an outfit you will be recognized by someone of the same profession. While it's an interesting addition it makes disguises much less useful. Furthermore, on many occasions you start a level with guards/police already on high alert. This forces you to do much more sneaking. Often, the best way to advance is to throw random stuff to distract guards and eliminate them one by one which is repetitive, and if you make a mistake you have to start over. There are no saves in this game only checkpoints which have an annoying bug - if you start from a checkpoint the level is reset - all guards you subdued are back, negating your progress. The levels are much more lively. NPC chat with each other and I often stopped just to listen to some of their dialogue. This is a welcome change, though I missed the ominous silence of the earlier games. Some of the climate is lost. Graphics deserve a praise. Locations are detailed, textures are high quality, shadows and lighting make o great impression. Unfortunately, levels are much more linear and often don't provide alternative methods to approach your targets. The plot is very dumb. An affluent weapons manufacturer gets into troublesome and dangerous affairs only to demand measly $10 million ransom? A group of latex-clad nuns in stiletto boots working as assassins? The hitman agency deploying a small army? If you're new to the series - add 1 star to this review.

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Posted on: June 15, 2020

Sigil95

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Games: 8 Reviews: 3

A Great Stealth Game, but not a good Hitman.

Hitman Absolution is a great game in many aspects, it introduced many ideas and concepts that made it outstanding. However it differs too much from the original experience of the old Hitman games, that calling it "Hitman", is not the best title that could fit in. Let´s start with the positive aspects: 1ºGraphics: It looks impressively good!, the models look well, and the dark atmosphere and tone makes it much better, if you liked Hitman Contracts, then definitely you will like the graphics. 2ºStory: It´s not complex indeed, and sometimes fails with some cliché moments, but we've got the best Story in a Hitman game along with Hitman 2: Silent Assassin, that involves both personal and business on a hitman´s life. 3ºGameplay and Disguise System: Very polished and challenging in many aspects, by far the most realistic one in all the series. 4º Challenges and Hints: Unlike the old Hitman Games, this game has got a lot of challenges and it is highly replayable, with many ways to beat a single mission that will challenge your logic at high levels. Now with the negative aspects: 1ºMap Design: The maps are pretty linear and story-wise driven, in which you have to go to Section A to Section B in the way you like to, by stealth, killing or using a disguise, but it doesn't give you freedom to go where you like. It's not like the old titles, that gives the player the freedom to experiment with the environment always, only some maps in this game will grant you that. 2ºLack of Consistency: In this game you are supposed to be a Hitman, but due to the events sometimes you act more like Agent 007 than a hitman itself, with many cliché traps and a big etc. 3ºRating System: The rating Silent Assassin, is not available in all the maps. because the score is not high enough to give you that rating, even if you manage to do it perfect, the game simply will ignore that fact, not polished at all. Again it´s a solid title, i really recommend it. I'll give it a: 8.5/10

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